1:1 Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about making a difference in the SEND sector? Do you possess the dedication and empathy to support these students in their educational journey? If so, you're in the right place.

We understand the vital role that SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistants play in the inclusive education system. That's why we're dedicated to connecting talented individuals like you with rewarding opportunities in the field of Special Education.

Our honest approach means that all of the jobs you will see advertised will be real vacancies. There are some jobs we are consistently recruiting for and you will see these appear alongside our live vacancies. If you can't find the job you are looking for advertised here, please email us at hello@psinclusion.co.uk or call us on 0203 011 4848

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Learning Support Assistant

Basildon
Essex
£90-110 Per day PAYE
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT £90-110 PER DAY LOCATION- BASILDON, Essex ASAP START Parker Smith are currently working with an aspirational and ambitious Trust that currently consists of two Secondary Schools, their ethos is achieving excellence. They inclusively challenge and inspire children to achieve greatness. They are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join their wonderful team. Working for this Trust will be a very rewarding experience, they really do want to unlock every student’s potential regardless of circumstances. This Learning Support Assistant Role would suit a candidate That will be willing to go the extra mile to make sure all students feel important and listened to Who has excellent communication skills Passionate and driven to support students to achieve their full potential Previous experience is desired but not essential A confident person who can use their initiative Reasons to join this wonderful Trust Students feel supported and heard by all the staff They support staff to successfully develop their career Staff wellbeing is paramount Be a part of a award winning Trust that is going from strength to strength and striving for excellence Staff work together as a Team at all times to ensure there is no limit to what can be achieved Do you think you would be perfect for this Learning Assistant Role? Please don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can do this by responding to this advert or emailing your CV to harry@psinclusion.co.uk We look forward to hearing from you. Unfortunately if you are not contacted within 5 working days it means your application has been unsuccessful, we will however keep your records on file and contact you if a job role becomes available that we believe is perfect for you. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. We will help you with this. By applying for this role, you consent to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR Requirements.

Secondary Learning Support Assistant

Thurrock
Essex
£90-110 per day PAYE
Thurrock Secondary LSA PAYE Long term contracts Temp to Perm Opportunities Are you ready to change lives? Would you describe yourself as a nurturing, kind individual? Do you want to work in a rewarding role where you are making a difference every day? We here at Parker Smith are currently working with a small intake, fantastic Secondary School in Thurrock, they are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to support their students. Working as a Learning Support Assistant is such a rewarding opportunity and you will go home and know you have made a difference, what an amazing end to your day! This School provides pastoral support for students who are worried about anxiety, depression and other concerns. The wonderful team are well aware of the social and cultural pressures on their students, they work hard together to keep them focused on day to day life and the positives they experience. Working as a Learning Support Assistant would suit somebody- Who not only delivers the job requirements but somebody who is kind, patient and who is willing to go the extra mile That is a nurturing person who makes sure all students feel important and listened to Who wishes to help build children and young adults confidence to become independent and valued members of society Able to work with smaller groups or individuals. This could be by managing behaviour in class, helping them to develop their communication skills with peers or planning activities in line with class lessons that could be easier for them to understand. Who acknowledges that some of the behaviour from students can be challenging and you must be comfortable and confident managing that behaviour That is flexible as every day is different Why work with us? We have over 250 5* Google reviews, please check them out! We are an Ethical consultancy that always put people first We specialise in SEND and we are all passionate about Inclusivity We choose PAYE not an Umbrella company We go above and beyond to make sure we are with you every step of the way on your journey to your future dream role If you think you would be an incredible asset to an already incredible team then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing Harry@psinclusion.co.uk Unfortunately if you are not contacted within 5 working days it means your application has been unsuccessful, we will however keep your records on file and contact you if a job role becomes available that we believe is perfect for you. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. We will help you with this. By applying for this role, you consent to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR Requirements

Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Barnet
North West London
£17,500 - £20,000
London Borough of Barnet Mental Health Teaching Assistant September Start Are you compassionate and have the desire to be a role model to students with SEMH? Maybe you have aspirations to become a SEN Teacher? We are working in partnership with a SEND school for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and Autism/ASC based in the London Borough of Barnet. The school is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join their friendly and supportive staff team. This position is to start in September. This is a fantastic school headed by a wonderfully inspiring Headteacher who supports and leads her dynamic and diverse staff team to enable them to be the best educators for the pupils who attend the school. This is an excellent opportunity for those aspiring SEND Teachers, Pastoral Workers, Child Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Counsellors, and Social Workers. Highlights: Learning Support Assistant SEND school for pupils with SEMH and Autism/ASC; some pupils will have undiagnosed mental health needs such as high anxiety and school phobia Based in the London Borough of Barnet September start 8 pupils in a class Providing healthy and nurturing learning environment Making positive impacts on children and young people’s lives! Why work with us? We have access to a wider range of job opportunities including vacancies that haven't been advertised yet :We have partnerships with multiple schools, Local Authorities, and educational organisations and can provide teachers with access to a wider range of job opportunities. Expertise in the SEND education industry: we have specialist knowledge and experience in the SEND education industry, including an understanding of school hiring practices and requirements, which can help teachers navigate the job search process more effectively. Assistance with CV and application materials: we can provide guidance on preparing effective resumes and application materials, which can help you to stand out to schools Interview preparation and coaching: we provide interview preparation and coaching tailored to the specific school to help you feel more confident and prepared for interviews. Salary negotiation: we provide guidance on salary negotiation, ensuring that you receive a fair and competitive salary including SEN points, TLR etc One application - Multiple Opportunities: are you too busy to fill out lots of different application forms? register with us and only fill out one form Continued support: we can provide continued support throughout the job search process, even after a job offer has been made, including assistance with contract negotiations, relocation, and settling into a new teaching position. If you think you would be an incredible asset to a team then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing faye@psinclusion.co.uk

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Greenwich
South East London
£90 per day PAYE
SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health) Teaching Assistant Secondary School £90 Per Day PAYE London Borough of Greenwich Immediate Start Available Are you a strong and resilient Teaching Assistant looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a fantastic secondary school for children with SEMH needs? Do you have experience working with in a PRU or similar setting? Here at Parker Smith Inclusion, we are working with an inspiring SEMH Secondary School in the London Borough of Greenwich. They are looking for SEMH Teaching Assistants to make a difference to these students lives by acting as a positive role model. This role will be working 1:1 with a student with challenging behaviour who needs your support. Requirements of a SEMH Teaching Assistant Experience with challenging behaviour – this role would really suit someone who has worked in a PRU or SEMH school, has worked as a Pastoral Officer in a school, or has experience with challenging behaviour as a Youth Worker. Experience working to support pupils with physically and emotionally challenging behaviour A resilient personality and an ability to build rapport quickly with staff and students. De-escalation training would be a bonus for this role, however, the school do also provide their own specialised de-escalation training An interest in mental health and seeing behaviour as a form of communication is essential for this role What to expect as a SEMH Teaching Assistant The opportunity to really make a difference to the life of a pupil with SEMH needs. Long-term positions available The opportunity for a good work-life balance due to school time hours. The opportunity to develop your skills as a SEMH Teaching Assistant This is a challenging and highly rewarding role which requires a strong and resilient personality and a strong drive to help and support children with additional needs. Why work with us? We have over 250 5* Google reviews, please check them out! We are an Ethical consultancy that always put people first We specialise in SEND and we are all passionate about Inclusivity We choose PAYE not an Umbrella company We go above and beyond to make sure we are with you every step of the way on your journey to your future dream role If you think you would be an incredible asset to a team then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing faye@psinclusion.co.uk Unfortunately if you are not contacted within 5 working days it means your application has been unsuccessful, we will however keep your records on file and contact you if a job role becomes available that we believe is perfect for you. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. We will help you with this. By applying for this role, you consent to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR Requirements

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Wandsworth
South West London
£95-£100 per day PAYE
London Borough of Wandsworth SEMH Teaching Assistant £95-100 per day PAYE Temp to Perm We here at Parker Smith are working with a fantastic specialist SEMH School that is part of a wonderful Trust that are looking for resilient Teaching Assistants who can be incredible role models to their students. They have amazing facilities including an on site farm. Ideally the perfect candidate will have previous experience working with challenging behaviour and children and young people with additional needs including SEMH, ASC and ADHD. Benefits of working as a Teaching Assistant in this setting- Team Teach training Temp to perm contract- ASAP start and be taken on as a permanent member of staff by September Free delicious lunch prepared on-site kitchen supplied by their own allotment Opportunities for access to larger trust staff benefits including teacher training Learning support meeting every Monday Extensive training including curriculum and safeguarding Why work with us? We have access to a wider range of job opportunities including vacancies that haven't been advertised yet :We have partnerships with multiple schools, Local Authorities, and educational organisations and can provide you with access to a wider range of job opportunities. Expertise in the SEND education industry: we have specialist knowledge and experience in the SEND education industry, including an understanding of school hiring practices and requirements, which can help you navigate the job search process more effectively. Assistance with CV and application materials: we can provide guidance on preparing effective resumes and application materials, which can help you to stand out to schools Interview preparation and coaching: we provide interview preparation and coaching tailored to the specific school to help you feel more confident and prepared for interviews. One application - Multiple Opportunities: are you too busy to fill out lots of different application forms? register with us and only fill out one form Continued support: we can provide continued support throughout the job search process, even after a job offer has been made If you think you would be an incredible asset to a team then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing faye@psinclusion.co.uk Unfortunately if you are not contacted within 5 working days it means your application has been unsuccessful, we will however keep your records on file and contact you if a job role becomes available that we believe is perfect for you. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. We will help you with this. By applying for this role, you consent to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR Requirements

PMLD Teaching Assistant

Havering
North East London
£80 - £90 per day
PMLD Teaching Assistant £80-90 Per Day PAYE London Borough of Havering Are you an empathetic person who Is passionate about SEND? Would you like to make a difference every day to children’s lives? We here at Parker Smith are working with a wonderful SEN school in the London Borough of Havering that are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant. This school is small with around 150 students aged between 4-19 and has a really friendly and welcoming atmosphere, they support all of their stuff brilliantly and are passionate about students and staff wellbeing. The role of an SEN Teaching Assistant is to support students both in and out of the classroom. You should be encouraging, inspiring and be a positive role model. Working in SEN can bring with it some challenging behaviour, therefore, it is important that the successful SEN Teaching Assistant is resilient and understanding as to why these challenges may occur. It is also important that the successful SEN Teaching Assistant is comfortable with personal care. Some students will require assistance with toileting and changing. What they are looking for in a SEN Teaching Assistant- Experience of working with young people Experience with personal care A caring, compassionate and empathetic approach Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships Why work with us? We have over 250 5* Google reviews, please check them out! We are an Ethical consultancy that always put people first We specialise in SEND and we are all passionate about Inclusivity We choose PAYE not an Umbrella company We go above and beyond to make sure we are with you every step of the way on your journey to your future dream role If you think you would be an incredible asset to an already incredible team then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing faye@psinclusion.co.uk Unfortunately if you are not contacted within 5 working days it means your application has been unsuccessful, we will however keep your records on file and contact you if a job role becomes available that we believe is perfect for you. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. We will help you with this. By applying for this role, you consent to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR Requirements

SEN Teaching Assistant

Camden
North West London
£90-100 per day PAYE
London Borough of Camden SEN Teaching Assistant PAYE September Do you have experience supporting students with SLCN (Speech, Language and Communication Needs)? Maybe you are an aspiring Speech and Language Therapist? We here at Parker Smith are working with an Outstanding Primary School in the London Borough of Camden. They are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join their wonderful team. They have a specialist SEND provision for students with SLCN amongst other needs including ASD, SEMH, ADHD. As a SEN Teaching Assistant you should strive to be- Dependable Resilient Empathetic Positive Accepting Flexible Why work with us? We have over 250 5* Google reviews, please check them out! We are an Ethical consultancy that always put people first We specialise in SEND and we are all passionate about Inclusivity We choose PAYE not an Umbrella company We go above and beyond to make sure we are with you every step of the way on your journey to your future dream role If you think you would be an incredible asset to an already incredible team then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing faye@psinclusion.co.uk Unfortunately if you are not contacted within 5 working days it means your application has been unsuccessful, we will however keep your records on file and contact you if a job role becomes available that we believe is perfect for you. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. We will help you with this. By applying for this role, you consent to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR Requirements

SEN Teacher- Complex Needs

Merton
South West London
£150 - £240 PAYE Per Day
London Borough of Merton Complex Needs Teacher September Start We here at Parker Smith are working with a wonderful setting in the London Borough of Merton that are seeking a Complex Needs Teacher to join their inspiring team in September. This school provides holistic and therapeutic education to children with Autism/ASC, complex needs, Severe Learning Difficulties, and Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties. As a Complex Needs Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering individualised, creative lessons. You will collaborate with all the members of fantastic staff to ensure that every child is able to thrive. The school also offers brilliant training and development opportunities to support career progression. QTS/QTLS is required for this role and experience teaching complex needs is essential. Complex Needs Teacher's Responsibilities Develop and deliver an appropriate curriculum that is tailored to the individual needs of each student, ensuring that each child's learning objectives are met. Work with other teachers and support staff to plan and deliver high-quality lessons that engage and inspire students, using various teaching strategies to support different learning styles and abilities. Assess and monitor students' progress, using a range of tools and techniques to evaluate their learning and adjust teaching methods accordingly. Work closely with parents, carers, and other professionals to ensure that the needs of each child are met and that they receive the support and care they require. Attend regular meetings with senior leadership and support staff to discuss the progress and welfare of students, sharing information and strategies to ensure that each child receives the best possible education. Maintain accurate records of students' progress and attendance, ensuring that all documentation is up-to-date and compliant with relevant legislation and policies. Participate in professional development opportunities, keeping up-to-date with best practices and emerging research in the field of SEN teaching. Provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment for students, promoting positive behaviour and relationships, and supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of each child. Why work with us? We have access to a wider range of job opportunities including vacancies that haven't been advertised yet :We have partnerships with multiple schools, Local Authorities, and educational organisations and can provide teachers with access to a wider range of job opportunities. Expertise in the SEND education industry: we have specialist knowledge and experience in the SEND education industry, including an understanding of school hiring practices and requirements, which can help teachers navigate the job search process more effectively. Assistance with CV and application materials: we can provide guidance on preparing effective resumes and application materials, which can help you to stand out to schools Interview preparation and coaching: we provide interview preparation and coaching tailored to the specific school to help you feel more confident and prepared for interviews. Salary negotiation: we provide guidance on salary negotiation, ensuring that you receive a fair and competitive salary including SEN points, TLR etc One application - Multiple Opportunities: are you too busy to fill out lots of different application forms? register with us and only fill out one form Continued support: we can provide continued support throughout the job search process, even after a job offer has been made, including assistance with contract negotiations, relocation, and settling into a new teaching position. If you think you would be an incredible asset to a team then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing faye@psinclusion.co.uk Unfortunately if you are not contacted within 5 working days it means your application has been unsuccessful, we will however keep your records on file and contact you if a job role becomes available that we believe is perfect for you. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. We will help you with this. By applying for this role, you consent to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR Requirements If you are interested in the Complex Needs Teacher position, please apply below or contact Heeji Moon at Parker Smith Inclusion.